Babel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

Alicante Harbour

Eat at some of Alicante’s best restaurants and take daytrips out onto the Mediterranean Sea at the popular maritime centre of this coastal city.

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach featuring tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Postiguet Beach

For a quick swim close to the centre of the city, visit this beach located just off the Alicante Harbour.

Postiguet Beach
Alicante Golf Course

Alicante Golf Course

The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.

Alicante Golf Course
Central Market featuring markets and a city

Central Market

Stock up on food for a picnic, buy some flowers and watch Alicante locals do their morning shopping at this extensive, two-storey market in the centre of town.

Central Market
Explanada de Espana showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Explanada de Espana

This marble walkway lining Alicante’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.

Explanada de Espana
Castle of Santa Barbara

Castle of Santa Barbara

Climb up to this mountaintop castle high above Alicante to admire the city and the sea from above and to marvel at this ninth-century structure.

Castle of Santa Barbara

Activities

Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket

Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket

AU$18
per adult
Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

AU$75
per adult
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
View from the Castle

Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm

AU$46
per adult
Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm
Alicante: Boat Powered Crazy Sofa Ride

Alicante: Boat Powered Crazy Sofa Ride

AU$45
per adult
Alicante: Boat Powered Crazy Sofa Ride
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting

AU$46
per adult
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

AU$32
per adult
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
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Our pick of the best Babel Hotel Deals

NH Alicante

NH Alicante

4 out of 5
Calle Mexico, 18, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$217 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$217
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (517 reviews)
"A decent stay altogether. Room was clean and service was good. The gym is small but has the basics, although it's warm there and the water cooler wasn't functioning at the time. The location is ok but still need to walk about 20/25 minutes to the centre of town, but the bus links are good if you ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

NH Alicante
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$248 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$248
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel is great. Only things i don’t liked is the location. Is too far from restaurants"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (896 reviews)
"This hotel was just lovely,the staff were helpful and the breakfast was varied and tasty. Look forward to returning again."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

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Odyssey Rooms
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$438 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$438
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,080 reviews)
Excellent 2 night stay.
"A comfortable room with a sea view( would recommend) and a great selection at breakfast- omelette chef was brilliant. Easy to walk into Alicante."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Melia Alicante
El Plantio Golf Resort

El Plantio Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Ctra Antigua Alicante, Elche km3 (A-79), Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Great resort. Wish the food was better."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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El Plantio Golf Resort
Eurostars Centrum Alicante

Eurostars Centrum Alicante

4 out of 5
Calle del Pintor Lorenzo Casanova,33-35, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$220 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$220
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
12 night family trip Alicante
"Excellent hotel for Short or Long stay. Well located. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Eurostars Centrum Alicante
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Other neighbourhoods around Babel

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Gran Via Sur

Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Harbour and Playa de San Gabriel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Gran Via Sur
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Florida Baja

While Florida Baja may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alicante Harbour and Alicante Courts.

Florida Baja
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Benalúa

Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center.

Benalúa
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Ensanche Diputación

If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

Ensanche Diputación
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San Blas-Santo Domingo

While visiting San Blas-Santo Domingo, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Sports Technification Center and Jose Rico Perez Stadium.

San Blas-Santo Domingo
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El Palmeral

El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but Playa de San Gabriel and El Pantio Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

El Palmeral

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